Senior Social Worker

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a committed Social Worker or Senior Social Worker for a 3-month contract in a leadership role within the Adult Social Work team. The position requires substantial experience in adult social care, a degree in Social Work, and registration with Social Work England, offering an opportunity to lead and ensure high-quality services under the Care Act 2014.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualifying experience in adult social care.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Proven ability to mentor and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of social workers.
• Complete assessments and ensure statutory responsibilities are met.
• Participate in multidisciplinary working for integrated support.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Adult Safeguarding

Risk Assessments

Strengths-based Approach

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Work

Job description

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3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• We are seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker or Senior Social Worker to step into a First Line Manager role with supervisory responsibilities in our Adult Social Work team. This is a key leadership position that will ensure the delivery of high-quality statutory services under the Care Act 2014, including assessments, support planning, and adult safeguarding.
  
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Supervise, mentor, and support a small team of social workers and/or care coordinators, providing day-to-day leadership, professional guidance, and case oversight.
  
• Ensure the Council meets its statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, including: Completing assessments of need, Support planning and implementation, Risk assessments, Safeguarding adult investigations and enquiries
  
• Apply a strengths-based, outcomes-focused approach to practice, empowering service users to live as independently as possible.
  
• Participate in multidisciplinary working with health, housing, voluntary sector, and other agencies to ensure integrated and person-centred support.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Substantial post-qualifying experience in adult social care is essential.
  
• Degree or Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent)
  
• Social Work England registration.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.
  
• The role requires an enhanced DBS check.
  

The role closes soon, please apply ASAP.

Requirements

Requirements

• Substantial post-qualifying experience in adult social care
  
• Degree or Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent)